cortilymph

cortilymph

[kor´tĭ-limf″]

the fluid filling the intercellular spaces of the organ of Corti, similar in composition to perilymph.

cor·ti·lymph

(kōr'tē-limf),

The extracellular fluid within the organ of Corti between the cuticular plate and the basilar membrane. It is in communication with the perilymph through relatively large channels through the basilar membrane.

cortilymph

/cor·ti·lymph/ (kor´tĭ-limf″) the fluid filling the intercellular spaces of the organ of Corti, similar in composition to perilymph.

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